A Medium article discussing the complexities and consequences of societal and political actions labeled as 'acceptable losses'.

Acceptable Losses

For the last month or so, more and more reports about the pandemic are using the term “acceptable losses” when discussing the current and potential death toll from this virus. It started when the…

Bryan Teague

For the last month or so, more and more reports about the pandemic are using the term “acceptable lo ...

An article that explores themes of understanding and hope, likely discussing how these concepts apply to personal or societal challenges.

By The Protean Journal

Understanding and Hope

I don’t understand, how it is,
that people don’t believe science,
choosing instead, to believe a reality TV host. I don’t understand, how it is, 
that people are so self centered,
they would…

I don’t understand, how it is,
that people don’t believe science,
choosing instead, to believe a rea ...

Understanding and Hope - The Protean Journal

The article explores the concept of privilege and how it manifests in society, encouraging individuals to examine their own positions and biases.

An overview of how privilege operates in our lives

Check Your Privilege

Scrolling through Facebook a while ago, I came across a post from a friend who was going through a rough time. it made my heart ache to realize that people around her were making her life harder…

Scrolling through Facebook a while ago, I came across a post from a friend who was going through a r ...

Check Your Privilege - The Protean Journal

The article humorously explores the hypothetical scenario of a zombie apocalypse and evaluates the survival skills of both the author's husband and boyfriend, concluding that neither would fare particularly well as survivors, thus becoming potential zombie fodder.

An exploration of fictional survival skills when faced with a zombie apocalypse.

My Husband and Boyfriend Would Both Be Zombie Fodder

Sitting around the other night talking, we decided that my husband and boyfriend would be zombie fodder when the zombie apocalypse strikes. Especially if it is spread via virus. We watch the news. We…

Sitting around the other night talking, we decided that my husband and boyfriend would be zombie fod ...

My Husband and Boyfriend would both be Zombie Fodder

The article discusses Apple's release of the 2020 iPad Pro and the new Magic Keyboard, evaluating how the combination of features positions their product in the professional market.

How Apple Pivoted their Professional Lineup

2020 iPad Pro and the Magic Keyboard

Since the iPad first came out, I have looked for ways to incorporate its capabilities into my daily work and personal routines. Since I wanted to use it for work, the on-screen keyboard would not…

Since the iPad first came out, I have looked for ways to incorporate its capabilities into my daily  ...

2020 iPad Pro and the Magic Keyboard - The Protean Journal

An insightful narrative recounting an individual's personal journey and experiences during the coronavirus pandemic, highlighting challenges and coping strategies.

Navigating the Pandemic's Unprecedented Times

Coronavirus: A Personal Experience

On Wednesday, the situation we dreaded happened. A member of our family, who works for the military received notification that one of their folks was admitted to the military hospital with COVID-19…

Bryan Teague

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